Veterinary Nurse

purovets; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Stone Cross is seeking a Senior Veterinary Nurse to lead a dedicated team, focusing on patient care and clinical standards. You will enjoy a supportive work environment with no on-call duties and encourage personal development through unlimited CPD allowance. Competitive salary package ranges from £32,000 to £38,000 based on experience.

Benefits

6 weeks’ holiday

No on-call or out-of-hours

Unlimited CPD allowance

Pension scheme

Private health plan

Staff discounts

Paid lunch breaks

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Nurse with clinical leadership experience is essential.
• Must have strong communication skills to mentor and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor a team of veterinary nurses.
• Drive quality in patient and client care.
• Conduct hands-on clinical work alongside leadership duties.
• Ensure seamless workflows between clinical and client care teams.

Skills

Leadership

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical protocol development

Job description

Senior Veterinary Nurse – Sandwich

Full‑Time | Salary £32,000 – £38,000 (dependent on experience)

Are you a natural leader with a passion for both patient care and people? We’re seeking a Senior Veterinary Nurse to take the reins in a modern, progressive small animal practice where teamwork, compassion, and high standards truly come first.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

You’ll be joining a close‑knit, values‑driven team that genuinely cares for each other, their clients, and their patients. We believe in balance, personal growth, and celebrating success together. Our modern facilities include digital radiography, ultrasound, laparoscopy, endoscopy, orthopaedic equipment — giving you access to the tools and technology you need to deliver outstanding care.

You’ll also benefit from:

• 6 weeks’ holiday (including Bank Holidays).
• No on‑call or out‑of‑hours – your evenings and holidays are your own.
• Fair weekend rota (currently 1 in 7).
• Paid lunch breaks.
• Unlimited CPD allowance with funded certificate options.
• Pension scheme and private health plan.
• RCVS fees covered.
• Staff discounts on veterinary services and products.
• Support for existing CPD debt, where applicable.

The Role

As Lead Nurse, you’ll combine hands‑on clinical work with leadership responsibilities. You’ll support, mentor, and inspire a talented team of veterinary nurses, helping them to grow in confidence and consistency. Your work will focus on driving quality across all aspects of patient and client care while ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of the practice.

You’ll play a key part in:

• Developing and maintaining clinical protocols and nursing standards.
• Leading by example in delivering exceptional patient care.
• Coaching and supporting colleagues through professional and personal development.
• Collaborating closely with the clinical and client care teams to ensure seamless workflows.
• Championing continuous improvement and innovation across the practice.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply

Ref : JOB-56045